" Faith is nothing else but a right understanding of our being-
trusting and allowing things to be;
A right understanding that we are in God
and God
whom we do not see
is in us."
-Dame Julian of Norwich (1342-1430)
English anchoress, theologian, and mystic
To learn more about Julian visit:
juliancentre.org/about/about-julian-of-norwich.html
Our Rector, the Rev. Lisa O'Rear has a Bachelors of Art (B.A.) in Political Science from DePauw University, a Juris Doctor (J.D) degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) from Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary. Before attending seminary Lisa practiced law, specializing in poverty law and and child advocacy, in Ohio and Michigan, and served as a manager and non-profit administrator. She was ordained to the priesthood in 2013. Lisa's interests include the priesthood of all believers, facilitating reciprocal relationship with all of creation, social justice as mission, experiential spiritual formation, outreach, liturgical art, music, and religionless Christianity. For fun she enjoys painting/drawing, hiking, lifting heavy things, zumba, reading, listening to local original music, and adventures with her daughter, cats, loved ones, and friends.
You can reach Lisa during her office hours by calling the church office at 440-255-8842, or via e-mail anytime at revlisastandrew@gmail.com. Coffee meet-ups are always encouraged!
You can reach Lisa during her office hours by calling the church office at 440-255-8842, or via e-mail anytime at revlisastandrew@gmail.com. Coffee meet-ups are always encouraged!
We are blessed to have the Rev. Dawson Moorer as a member of our congregation and an Assisting Priest at St. Andrew. Dawson presides once each month at the Sunday Holy Eucharist, and weekly at our Wednesday Healing and Holy Eucharist. You will also find him teaching our popular adult formation class and overseeing the training of St. Andrew's acolytes. In his spare time Dawson enjoys woodworking, playing the piano, traveling, celebrating his children, and corralling his cats.
Karla Kay Brandenburg has served as our office administrator for the past eight years and has a knowledge of parish history that can't be beat. Karla staffs the parish office Monday through Thursday 9 am until 3 pm. When she's not keeping parish systems humming you'll find her out in one of the St. Andrew flower beds, planting or weeding, perhaps humming a favorite classic rock tune and planning her next adventure with her husband Kit or her kids. You can reach Karla in the church office at 440- 255-8842 or via e-mail at standrew-mentor@gmail.com.